Good Food, fine wine, and a boatload of fun are to be found at the festivals in Galveston, TX. Some more famous Galveston events are the Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival and the Galveston Food & Wine Festival. At the shrimp festival, guests can taste numerous gumbo recipes, enjoy live music, and shop at local merchant areas. For those who go the Galveston Food & Wine Festival, there are numerous high-quality dishes and premium wines from around the area to taste, as well the opportunity to meet internationally renowned chefs.
In terms of Galveston music festivals, there are always great scheduled music acts performing at Stage 25 on the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. For those interested in German music, food, wine, beer, and culture, the Galveston Island Oktoberfest is the place to be. Guests at this Oktoberfest can taste authentic German beers, cuisine, and, most importantly, dessert.